Psalm 68:17

Translations

Modern

The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai.

Traditional

The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.

Literal

The chariots of God are myriads—thousands upon thousands! The Lord is among them on Sinai, in the sanctuary.

Latin

Currus Dei decem millibus multiplex, millia lætantium; Dominus in eis in Sina, in sancto.

Original

Hebrew

English

The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai.

Notes

Psalms 68:17

Chariots were the top weapon of the military in the psalmist’s time. They represent the Lord’s power to give victory (Psalms 20:7; 44:3).

Psalms 68:1–35

This prayer for God's victorious rule describes God's journey from Sinai to Zion (Psalm 68:7, 16–18, 24). He saved Israel from Egypt, led them through the wilderness, brought them to the promised land, and established his kingdom. He is a caring and victorious God, whose nature does not change. Therefore, the faithful hope and rejoice in the promise of God's universal rule.

Theme notes and profiles

David

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Deuteronomy 33:2
He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand.
Daniel 7:10
A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.
Revelation 5:11
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.
Revelation 9:16
And the number of mounted troops was two hundred million; I heard their number.
Matthew 26:53
Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
Habakkuk 3:8
Were You angry at the rivers, O LORD? Was Your wrath against the streams? Did You rage against the sea when You rode on Your horses, on Your chariots of salvation?
2 Kings 6:16–17
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Psalm 18:10
He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
Ezekiel 1:15–28
When I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces.
Exodus 19:22–23
Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.”
2 Kings 2:11
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind.
Exodus 3:5
“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Sinai: Mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments

Glossary

Book of Exodus David God, Names of Mount Sinai Music Psalms, Book of Shekinah Temple

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Psalm 68:17

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